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Sawtry Village Academy
Fen Lane, Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5TQ, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.1 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,085
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly excelling in the top 32% nationally for GCSE results. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 73%, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, only 9% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 11 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.4 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 51% | Top 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 82 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.1%
White Other4.1%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Black Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.43682, -0.27965 · PE28 5TQ
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136974
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sawtryva.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sawtry Village Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sawtry Village Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 January 2018.
Is Sawtry Village Academy a good school?
Sawtry Village Academy scores 61.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sawtry Village Academy in GCSEs?
Sawtry Village Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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